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US authorities seize artworks allegedly stolen by Nazis

NEW YORK, Sept 15, 2023 (AFP) - US authorities seized three artworks allegedly looted by the Nazis and which are…

US auto workers’ union launches historic strike on Detroit’s ‘Big Three’

WAYNE, United States, Sept 15, 2023 (AFP) - The US auto workers' union launched a targeted strike at three factories…

Biden’s son Hunter indicted on gun charges

WASHINGTON, Sept 14, 2023 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden's son Hunter was indicted Thursday for illegally buying a gun…

Top House Republican backs Biden impeachment inquiry

Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, bowing to pressure from his party's hard right, gave the go-ahead on Tuesday for an…

US hit by record number of billion-dollar disasters so far this year

WASHINGTON, Sept 11, 2023 (AFP) - Between January and August, the United States was struck by a record-breaking 23 weather…

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again

LOS ANGELES, Sept 11, 2023 (AFP) - Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, erupted again on Sunday,…

Escaped Brazilian murderer evading US police steals rifle

NEW YORK, Sept 12, 2023 (AFP) - Schools near Philadelphia were closed and residents told to lock their doors Tuesday…

Mexico moves closer to electing first woman president

By Jean Arce and Daniel Rook Mexico's ruling party on Wednesday named former Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum as its…

Cuba uncovers human trafficking for Russia’s war in Ukraine

HAVANA, Sept 5, 2023 (AFP) - Cuba has identified an alleged human trafficking ring aimed at recruiting its citizens to…

Jill Biden contracts Covid: White House

WASHINGTON, Sept 5, 2023 (AFP) - US First Lady Jill Biden on Monday tested positive for Covid-19, the White House…

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